I take the pill continuously and I have bleeding, is this normal?
38-year-old woman
Hello, since June I have been taking my birth control pill continuously and this month if I should be in my period next week but since 5 days I have been bleeding is this normal? and I never forgot to take a
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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Hello ma'am, thank you for your question!
Although the situation may seem unpleasant, it does not necessarily indicate a problem and usually goes away on its own. Many factors can cause this such as an episode of fatigue, illness or vaccination, stress, change of schedule or even no discernible reason at all
I invite you to continue taking your contraceptive as planned if you are willing to do so.
I hope to have reassured you and remain available if you have any further questions
Tom Samaha, pharmacist
38-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Thank you for your answer, but do you think that the bleeding that I have now is because I take it continuously, and that I have exceeded 3 months continuously for the first time that it happens to me
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
Good question! I want to reassure you:
If you take the pill continuously, i.e. without a break, it does prevent ovulation. The bleeding that women have during their break period is only withdrawal bleeding, not menstruation, and is not necessary for their fertility or health. To this end, you could take the pill continuously for as long as you want
The bleeding could also be just bad luck but does not necessarily indicate a problem as long as it is light and temporary.
38-year-old woman · 2 years ago
Thank you very much for your answers that ensure me that it was not something more serious.
Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago
We'd love to!
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